Will fireworks be rescheduled if there's severe weather on July 4? Here's what we know
Central Indiana could see some storms on July 4, according to current forecasts by the National Weather Service.
Will fireworks shows be rescheduled or canceled?
Here's what we know.
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What's the Indianapolis weather forecast for July 4?
Thunderstorms are expected to develop along and south of the I-70 corridor this afternoon and continue through the evening. Some storms could be capable of producing damaging winds. Stay weather aware today! #INwx pic.twitter.com/ijrq4ACKnx
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) July 3, 2024
Will Indianapolis' Fourth Fest fireworks and event be rescheduled if there's bad weather?
Fourth Fest organizers told Axios the event could be temporarily delayed due to inclement weather or could be rescheduled completely to Friday.
Are CarmelFest fireworks canceled if it storms?
If the CarmelFest firework show is canceled due to severe weather it will not be rescheduled, but the city will do everything they can to launch them on July 4, said Jeff Worrell, the Fireworks Chairman for Carmelfest.
"If we see an opportunity to launch our show during a break in the weather either earlier or later than planned on the fourth we will do so," Worrell said. "If it is raining and there is no chance of lightning or high winds, the show will proceed. It is lightning and or wind that would cause an unsafe condition and thus a cancellation."
Will Westfield Rocks the 4th fireworks and event be rescheduled if it storms?
Westfield announced Wednesday afternoon on Facebook they plan to proceed with the event as planned, but they're prepared make the event as safe as possible should the weather affect their plans.
This story will update as more plans are released.
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